An intergovernmental agreement (IGA) between Fayette County and Peachtree City dealing the future Crosstown Drive roundabout was adopted by the Fayette County Commission on June 28.

The vote by the commission was 4-0. Chairman Eric Maxwell was not at the meeting.

The Peachtree City Council on May 17 adopted a resolution for an IGA with Fayette County that will lead to the construction of a roundabout a Crosstown Drive and Peachtree Parkway.

Fayette County agreed to provide $1.5 million from the remaining 2004 SPLOST (special purpose local option sales tax) revenues to finance the roundabout project. The Crosstown Drive roundabout project was included in the 2003 Fayette County Transportation Plan.

The resolution, adopted unanimously by the council, was sent to the Fayette County Commission for a vote.

The city agreed to fund, if needed, any costs that exceed $1.5 million for right-of-way acquisition, design, construction and project management.

While no timeline was noted, City Manager Jon Rorie said the project would move forward as rapidly as possible.

Commenting on the project at the May 17 meeting, city engineer David Borkowski said a roundabout represents a safer design than one that involves a signalized intersection.

Integrated Science and Engineering founder Dan Davis at the meeting agreed, saying roundabouts present a safer alternative.